Senate House
Senate House is an iconic art deco building in the university district of leafy Bloomsbury and is the University of London flagship event space. The event location is ideal for a range of events including conferences and meetings, banqueting, award ceremonies, parties and much more.
This historic venue retains its elegant 1920s architectural style whilst providing an unrivalled collection of modern, practical and well-equipped event spaces.
Senate House also regularly catches the eye of filmmakers, photographers and stylists. In recent years, Senate House has featured in numerous blockbuster films and acclaimed TV dramas, as it accommodates well for film shoots.
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Main spaces in Senate House
As one of the largest flat floor spaces, MacMillan Hall is perfectly suited to an elegant banquet, conference, exhibition or even a film shoot. This space has a capacity of 220 when arranged in a theatre-style layout, the space also benefits from programmable lighting.
With the adjacent Beveridge and Crush Halls, you have an inspiring and integrated venue complete with breakout areas.
Many elegant original features were restored including two stunning mirrors that mark the Chancellorship of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth, the Queen Mother, and the current Chancellor HRH the Princess Royal.
Seating | Capacity |
Theatre | 225 |
Cabaret | 130 |
Classroom | 90 |
Circle | 60 |
Boardroom | 60 |
Horseshoe | 40 |
* Please note the Foyer and Crush Hall space are available to hire in tandem with MacMillan Hall, and so are not priced separately.
Beveridge Hall is the perfect space for conferences, gala dinners and award ceremonies. Designed in the early 20th Century by Charles Holden, it maintains a sense of sophistication and gravitas.
As one of central London’s largest venues, it features flexible seating and a large stage area. The space benefits from excellent natural acoustics and audio-visual facilities including a full-size screen, audio and video recording facilities, fixed and roving microphones and adjustable lighting. For parties there is plenty of space to accommodate formal dining and dancing.
Seating | Capacity |
Theatre | 375 |
Cabaret | 200 |
Fine dining | 170 |
Classroom | 150 |
Circle | 100 |
Boardroom | 80 |
Horseshoe | 60 |
* Please note the Foyer and Crush Hall space are available to hire in tandem with Beveridge Hall, and so are not priced separately
An impressive venue for a conference or party in the heart of London, with a capacity of 140. Large windows on the east and west sides of the room fill the space with light and emphasise the beautiful Travertine marble, English oak and bronze interior.
Occupying a commanding position on the first floor of the Senate House tower, the hall is a versatile event venue, equally well suited to informal gatherings or elegant dining with beautifully dressed tables. We have a piano in the hall which can be used for a solo performance to enhance your event.
Seating | Capacity |
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Theatre | 140 |
Cabaret | 80 |
Classroom | 40 |
Circle | 30 |
Boardroom | 40 |
Horseshoe | 30 |
The Senate Room is an elegant, spacious room with wood panelling and three levels of tiered seating, ideal for debates and formal meetings. Full of natural light, the meeting room can accommodate up to 80 people and is set up in a theatre style configuration.
Seating | Capacity |
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Theatre | 80 |
The Foyer at Senate House inspires visitors entering the venue, with its warm marble backdrop and elegant art deco styling. Complemented by a dramatic staircase leading up to spacious landings, the foyer and Crush Hall combine to create a stunning space for networking, pre-dinner drinks, or exhibitions*.
* Please note the Foyer and Crush Hall space are available to hire in tandem with Beveridge Hall, and so are not priced separately.
Senate House offers 13 affordable meeting spaces with natural daylight that can host numbers ranging from 10 – 65 people in theatre style. These spaces also benefit from in-built AV equipment and in-house AV technicians on hand to facilitate your event.
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